San Fernando Valley roundup: New Burbank PIO, Orange Line extension and 'Rapture'

Good morning, readers. Today is Thursday, June 28, 2012. California is dealing with a budget crisis and cities are mourning the loss of redevelopment agencies, but development is still underway in the Valley.

Downtown and Culver City welcomed the Expo Line earlier this year; Now it's the Valley's turn for a transportation upgrade.

It's only two days away until the Orange Line extension opens, connecting Chatsworth to Canoga Park. Metro will celebrate the opening day with free admission, live music and food. If you don't commute between the two neighborhoods, the expansion has some other features, including a new four-mile bikeway and pedestrian path. L.A. Times

How are you dealing with the Rapture? The traffic between the Valley and the Westside is consistently horrendous, but the closure of two 405 Freeway ramps hasn't made the area uncivilized territory, yet. L.A. Observed